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Ch.13
Drug interactions: General Concepts
Term | Definition |
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What are common causes of drug interactions? | Sun, food, diseases that affect the body system, herbal supplements, and other medications |
What are 3 major categories of drug interactions? | Drug-to-Drug, Drug-to-Disease, and Drug-to-Food |
Which term describes two medications that work together to increase therapeutic effects? | Synergistic |
Which term describes how one drug may inhibit the effects of another drug? | Antagonistic |
How do drug-to-drug interactions occur? | Two medications are mixed together to create another effect |
How do food-drug interactions occur? | Medications are effected by consuming certain food and drinks |
How do drug-disease interactions occur? | Medications become harmful because of a medical condition |
What is an example of drug-disease interactions? | Decongestants can worsen HBP |
What are 3 types of patients at high risk for drug interactions? | Patients with multiple or chronic health conditions, older adults, Patients taking multiple medications |
What are two reasons why herbal and dietary supplements are of particular concern to physicians and pharmacists? | -Many patients do not mention supplements when discussing current medications -Labels on supplements do not always list all of the possible drug interactions |